Cats Protection’s Warrington Adoption Centre cared for 772 animals

Cats Protection’s Warrington Adoption Centre saw a 21 per cent rise in animals it cared for.

The centre, on Elizabeth Drive, Padgate, supported and cared for 772 cats in 2021.

Cats end up in care for a variety of reasons - from bereavement or owners moving to non-pet friendly housing, to strays being taken off the streets or rescued from desperate situations.

Whatever the circumstances, the team at the centre is always 'ready and willing' to give them the care and attention they need to enable them to go on to become much-loved pets.

While some cats have very short stays and easily grab the attention of potential adopters, others take far more time and attention to bring them back to full health and in a position where they will thrive in a family home.

Tiny Tansy was admitted in September in a ‘dreadful’ state, after she was found alone and abandoned by her mother at just five weeks old.

When the Cat Watch Team found her, she was riddled with ringworm and needed expensive treatment to get her back on her paws.

Partly thanks to kind-hearted donations to her fundraising appeal, she was soon back to full-strength and is now happily settled in a new home.

Before and after - Tansy when she arrived in care and now in her new home.

Another challenging but ultimately successful case was Puddin who arrived into care with a tendency for aggressive behaviour.

With the intervention of Cats Protection’s behaviour experts over a five-month period, she went from having anger management issues to a lap cat who enjoyed a fuss.

She has now been rehomed and her new owners report she has settled in well, although she still has a sassy side to her.

Puddin has now been rehomed and her new owners report she has settled in well.

Centre manager Lindsay Kerr said: “I am incredibly proud of the whole team here at Warrington.

“Through all the challenges and uncertainties of the past two years they have dedicated themselves to our shared love of cats and our vision of giving all the cats a happy and secure future.

“While we usually have a waiting list of people wanting kittens, there are often cats here that are overlooked because they may be older or have health problems that require a little extra attention.

“People should not be put off adopting these cats; we offer ongoing support and advice and we carefully match them with the right owner. We strongly believe that all cats deserve a second chance.”

One-year-old Marty has not had much luck with previous adoption attempts.

He is known to become a bit rough when he plays so needs to go to an adult-only home with an experienced owner who understands his nature.

One-year-old Marty has not had much luck with previous adoption attempts.

Eleven-year-old Mitzy is much gentler, but has been known to take a swipe.

This can be contributed to the overwhelming experience of being at the centre.

She can be nervous around new people but given the opportunity to settle, she is a loving and confident girl.

She does have a touch of arthritis but pain medication keeps her comfortable.

Eleven-year-old Mitzy is much gentler, but has been known to take a swipe.

For more information about these or other cats currently in care at Cats Protection’s Warrington Adoption Centre visit www.cats.org.uk/warrington or call 03000 120612.